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WEATHER UPDATE | Area parking bans, entities closed today because of snow storm
Area parking bans, entities closed today because of snow storm
Hams Beauty & Barber offers hairstyles, then life coaching
Elliot Hamilton, who owns Hams Beauty and Barbershop with his sister, Kim Hamilton, cuts Glenn Snider's hair. Unlike other salons, Hams’ stylists and barbers finish ...
Stories published December 26, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
2 women escape burning home in Springfield Twp.
A fire at a home forced a woman to jump from a second-story window.
Covelli Enterprises to sponsor Kokrak
PGA Tour golfer Jason Kokrak reportedly will be sponsored by Covelli Enterprises
Hawaii lieutenant gov. picked to fill Senate seat
Hawaii lieutenant gov. picked to fill Senate seat HONOLULU (AP) — Lt. Gov. Brian Schatz of Hawaii
Newtown, Conn., officials request halt to gifts
Newtown, Conn., officials request halt to gifts NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — Officials in Newtown, Conn.,
Spokesman: George H.W. Bush in intensive care
Spokesman: George H.W. Bush in intensive care HOUSTON (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush has
Sharon ex-Nazi guard dies, buried in Hermitage
A former Nazi concentration camp guard who had been fighting U.S. attempts to deport him has died, his lawyer says.
Woman, 4 kids found dead after Oklahoma City fire
Woman, 4 kids found dead after Oklahoma City fire OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Firefighters discovered the
Grim limbo for NYC’s nursing home evacuees
Grim limbo for NYC’s nursing home evacuees NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of elderly New Yorkers
Warren authorities investigating death of 2-month-old Christmas day
Police and the Trumbull County coroner are investigating the death of a 2-month-old baby at an apartment on Shalom Avenue Northwest Christmas day.
Group offers weapons training for Utah teachers
Group offers weapons training for Utah teachers SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah group is offering
WEATHER UPDATE | Area parking bans, entities closed today because of snow storm
Area parking bans, entities closed today because of snow storm
Beer sales help rebuild monastery in NorCal
Beer sales help rebuild monastery in NorCal VINA, Calif. (AP) — Monks in a small Northern
Area Agency on Aging 11 closed today due to snow storm
Area Agency on Aging 11 closed today due to snow storm
Mahoning County Courthouse, offices, closing at 2 p.m.
Mahoning County Courthouse, offices, closing at 2 p.m.
Bush spokesman says ex-president’s fever is gone
Bush spokesman says ex-president’s fever is gone HOUSTON (AP) — A spokesman says the fever that
Oh Wow! children's center closing at 2 p.m. today because of snow storm
Oh Wow! children's center closing at 2 p.m. today because of snow storm
YMCA cancels classes for tonight because of snow
YMCA cancels classes for tonight because of snow Youngstown The Youngstown Central YMCA, 17 N.
Arms Museum schedules Civil War Christmas presentation
Arms Museum schedules Civil War Christmas presentation Youngstown The Arms Family Museum, 648
Mahoning County libraries closing at 2 p.m. today because of snow
Mahoning County libraries closing at 2 p.m. today
Kwanzaa event at New Bethel Baptist Church canceled
Kwanzaa event at New Bethel Baptist Church canceled
Brookfield Township posts snow emergency, Arms Museum closed
Brookfield Township post snow emergency, Arms Museum closed
Rocky Ridge Neighborhood Association meeting canceled tonight
Rocky Ridge Neighborhood Association meeting canceled tonight
YSU and Campbell City offices closed because of snow
YSU and Campbell City offices closed because of snow
Youngstown Board of Control has special meeting Thursday
Youngstown Board of Control has special meeting Thursday
Warren-Trumbull County Public Library closing at 4 p.m. today
Warren-Trumbull County Public Library closing at 4 p.m. today
Mill Creek MetroParks has no plans to close early today
Mill Creek MetroParks has no plans to close early today
Sewing guild installs officers at annual holiday party
Barbara Springer announced as 2012 member of the year
Ohio schools officer to plead guilty to sex charge
Ohio schools officer to plead guilty to sex charge
Youngstown Park & Playgrounds Committee meets Thursday
Youngstown Park & Playgrounds Committee meets Thursday
Snow emergencies declared in Youngstown, Weathersfield Twp.
Snow emergencies declared in Youngstown, Weathersfield Twp.
Marcellus Shale natural gas production expanded in 2012
Marcellus Shale natural gas production expanded in 2012
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 53 Laird Ave., will serve fish dinners from 3:30 to 7
Year of the comeback in the NFL
Peyton Manning, Adrian Peterson, Chuck Pagano among those who battle back from adversity.
Poland clergy wants Sunday sports practices limited
School board plans to reinforce, refine policy at January meeting
Stephanie Mansour doesn’t let handicap be impediment
Store owner built business listening to her customers' requests.
Youngstown youth flag football team back in Florida
Mike Marantis’ United States Flag and Touch Football League squad will compete at the national tournament Jan. 19-20.
New welding class energizes, enlightens students at Choffin
It’s the first year for the welding program at Choffin Career and Technical Center and 22 students are enrolled
JOE SCALZO | A Solution to public-private problem?
Coldwater athletic director Eric Goodwin believes the answer to the public-private debate is simple.
Impact of fracking on air pollution still debated
Study from MIT determines that fugitive methane emissions from fracking are lower previously thought.
Trumbull County jail officer counts on cancer remission after Ark. treatments
A Girard man who has battled a type of cancer called multiple myeloma for five years spent 12 weeks in Arkansas receiving treatments that he and his family hope will give him a lasting remission.
Austintown 7th-graders get on their Soap Box for learning
By SUSAN TEBBEN stebben@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN With the help of a grant from a local nonprofit,
Optimistic offseason for Penn State
There is no bowl game this winter for the Nittany Lions. But there is hope.
Campbell seeks grant for minibus for seniors
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city is applying for a grant for a new
Ryan: Tebow would have run wildcat
The Jets coach insisted Tebow was willing to play in any role Sunday against San Diego.
Wintry blast to arrive in Valley today
Staff/wire report A winter storm warning is in effect from 7 a.m. today to 7 a.m. Thursday,
Hams Beauty & Barber offers hairstyles, then life coaching
Elliot Hamilton, who owns Hams Beauty and Barbershop with his sister, Kim Hamilton, cuts Glenn Snider's hair. Unlike other salons, Hams’ stylists and barbers finish up customers, then offer life coaching, all under one roof. Kim Hamilton is a trained life coach.
Holiday retail sales weakest since 2008
U.S. holiday retail sales this year were the weakest since 2008, when the nation was in a deep recession.
Serve up delicious holiday party dishes
Family Features For many home cooks, the choice of a main dish is simple — but choosing all the
What about the agonized loners?
Opinion: One spring, when my son Michael was 6, we heard the shrieks of a baby rabbit outside. I went out and
As the year winds down, let’s give a shout out to some of the most enduring icons of pop
As the year winds down, let’s give a shout out to some of the most enduring icons of pop culture.
Making a ‘B’ line to the cliff
Opinion: WASHINGTON Blame John Boehner. Feel sorry for Boehner, sure — he is a decent man, a willing
Youngstown board worked with fiscal commission on its budget
Opinion: Youngstown board worked with fiscal commission on its budget In response to the Vindicator’s Dec.
TOP 10 MOVIES OF 2012
By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer The top 10 films of 2012, according to Associatede Press movie
Meat eaters respond
Meat eaters respond Ross Morrone got a lot of good feedback about other carnivores who appreciate
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Youngstown City Council Safety Committee, 5 p.m., caucus room, sixth floor of
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 26, the 361st day of 2012. There are five days left in the year. The seven-
It’s time to abolish the debt ceiling
Opinion: By Philip G. JOYCE and ROY T. MEYERS Baltimore Sun The announcement that House Speaker John
Kennedy Center Honors pay tribute to legends
By Rich Heldenfels Akron Beacon Journal The Kennedy Center Honors are meant to venerate, to
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Hance Dennis, judgment entered. State v. Iesha N.
Let’s not forget the worst
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service Statistically, Hollywood has an easy time of it,
4 at YSU get scholarships
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Four Youngstown State University students have been awarded the
The year in review
The year in review Brian Fry takes a look at his favorite wines of 2012 along with the top local
2013 burgers
2013 burgers Happy holidays from the guys! Get your favorite burger-joint on their 2013 hit list
METRO DIGEST || Classes for kids at Jewish center
YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, is
Shooting victims remembered on Christmas
Associated Press NEWTOWN, Conn. Newtown celebrated Christmas amid piles of snow-covered teddy
Openness in government
Opinion: The Missouri, Washington, Mo.: As the curtain is about to fall on another year, and we are about to
Eagles’ Avant rises from gangs to gospel
The 29-year-old wide receiver is not your ordinary professional athlete.
Kwanzaa offers guidance to steer through adversity
Editorial: As Americans begin the final week of a particularly troubling year, all of us can take some degree
Scout files released online
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Times on Tuesday released about 1,200 previously
Los Lakers beat New York Knicks to get back to .500
Kobe Bryant engineers second-half comeback, and defense steps up in Tuesday’s 100-94 win.
Woman’s throat slit in Northeast Ohio
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Northeast Ohio man is facing an attempted murder charge after
Support for guns in America runs far deeper than politics
Associated Press BRYAN, Texas Adam Lanza’s mother was among the tens of millions of U.S. gun
newsmakers
newsmakers Ben Affleck won’t run for US Senate in Mass. BOSTON Ben Affleck is taking his name
Toledo man killed in wrong-way crash
Associated Press TOLEDO A 26-year-old Toledo man has been killed in a head-on, wrong-way crash
The perfect recipe for a happy and healthy holiday season
Family Features It can be challenging to eat right during the holidays, especially when the
Baby Jesus stolen
Associated Press CINCINNATI A baby Jesus figure has been stolen from a popular live nativity
Syrian rebels make more gains in north
Syrian rebels make more gains in north BEIRUT Syrian rebels fully captured a northern town near
American diplomats at risk
Opinion: Soon — perhaps very soon — the Syrian government of Bashar Assad will fall. On that day, and for
Netflix streaming service back online
Netflix streaming service back online Those hoping to spend the holiday watching streaming video
Health care tax increases for 2013 may be just a start
Associated Press WASHINGTON New taxes are coming Jan. 1 to help finance President Barack Obama’s
METRO DIGEST || Reporting prep results
Reporting prep results The Vindicator encourages coaches and statisticians to report winter prep
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Donald Moffat (“Clear and Present Danger”) is 82. Actor Caroll Spinney (Big Bird
Prosecutors seek mandatory jury trials
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio prosecutors say they’re not giving up in their efforts to pass a
Various ways exist to avoid fiscal cliff
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON When President Barack Obama and Congress return to Washington
Big second quarter boosts Celtics over Nets
Boston’s Rajon Rondo scores 19 points in his first full game against Brooklyn this season.
Killer left chilling note before shooting firemen
Associated Press WEBSTER, N.Y. An ex-con killed two firefighters with the same caliber and make
Pope delivers Christmas message
Associated Press VATICAN CITY In his Christmas message to the world Tuesday, Pope Benedict XVI